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34 Expert Analysts Uncover Outstanding Dividend Plays

 In researching a series of articles, I've had the enviable opportunity to hold lengthy discussions with 34 of the Fool's analysts and advisors over the past two months, learning the companies they like and why. Stepping back and analyzing three notepads full of strategy, numbers, and logic, I've gleaned two key takeaways. Over the course of this article, I'll share those and the one company I plan to buy as a result of their insights.

 

Why Zimmer Holdings' Earnings Are Outstanding

 Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls.

 

Does This Mean Hospira Will Burn You?

There's no foolproof way to know the future for Hospira (NYSE: HSP) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.

Will ASML Holding Blow It Next Quarter?

There's no foolproof way to know the future for ASML Holding (Nasdaq: ASML) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.

TAL International Group Passes This Key Test

There's no foolproof way to know the future for TAL International Group (NYSE: TAL) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.

McCormick Passes This Key Test

 There's no foolproof way to know the future for McCormick (NYSE: MKC) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.

 

Will ABB Disappoint Analysts Next Quarter?

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for ABB (NYSE:ABB) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.




Is This Highflier Due for a Crash?

 I'm a believer in growth stocks. As an analyst for our Motley Fool Rule Breakers service, I think you should be a believer, too. But even I have to admit some growth stories are bogus, hence this regular series.

 

Are Shorts Watching This Number at Skyworks Solutions?

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for Skyworks Solutions (Nasdaq: SWKS) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.



Will Boeing Fumble Next Quarter?

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for Boeing (NYSE: BA) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.




What Shorts Might Be Watching at Yingli Green Energy

 There's no foolproof way to know the future for Yingli Green Energy (NYSE: YGE) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.

 

What Shorts Might Be Watching at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies(NYSE: WAB) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.